Thomas W. Leach v. Michael F. Hirner, Raymond Patton, Kirt Goodsen
Published: Sep. 20, 2008 | Result Date: May 5, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC05443580 Verdict – Defense
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Claudio Bluer
(technical)
Gordon C. Lundy
(medical)
Robert Harvey
(medical)
Facts
On Sept. 26, 2004, Thomas Leach was on the roof of a building located at 33 Rausch Street in San Francisco when he fell off.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that a ladder, which was attached to the building, was defective as it had a loose upper rung. Leach filed suit against the property owners, Michael F. Hiner, Raymond Patton and Kirt Goodsen, alleging negligence in their maintenance and repair of the ladder.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendant Hirner cross-complained against defendants Patton and Goodsen seeking apportionment of negligence, express contractual indemnity, and partial indemnity. He claimed that he was a lessee of the other defendants and thus, they were responsible.
Result
Defense verdict.
Other Information
FILING DATE: July 29, 2005.
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